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A thin layer of zinc is applied on the plates of steamer to prevent its rusting.

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Solution :The plates of steamer CONSISTS of iron. After sometime, due to presence of water and dissolved oxygen, its surface get COVERED with a reddish brown flaky substance CALLED RUST.
Hence, to prevent the rusting of iron, a layer of more reactive metal Zn is applied on its surface.


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